Tag: Dying to Self

Seeking Jesus

In the book of Luke, there is a story about a man named Zacchaeus. It might be easy to quickly read this story and move on. But I think if we spend some time here, we might discover some key takeaways for our own… Continue Reading “Seeking Jesus”

For An Audience of One

Over a year ago I posted on the topic of Freedom from Perfectionism. In the comments section of the post, my blogger friend, Judy, and I talked books. I told her that I planned to read a book called For An Audience of One:… Continue Reading “For An Audience of One”

Navigating Life

I am not perfect and I never will be. You are not perfect and you never will be. (Sorry) The only person who walked this earth who was perfect was Jesus. I make mistakes every day. You probably make mistakes at times too. I… Continue Reading “Navigating Life”

Giving God Your Whole Heart – Now in Paperback

What a beautiful morning in my neck of the woods! I don’t know what the low was last night, but at 8 AM the temperature was 54°. A small taste of fall before the thermometer works its way up to a high in the… Continue Reading “Giving God Your Whole Heart – Now in Paperback”

Giving God Your Whole Heart

I have exciting news! I am happy to announce that I just released a new book, Giving God Your Whole Heart! (Currently it is only available on Kindle. But the paperback version and other ebook avenues are coming soon. I will keep you posted… Continue Reading “Giving God Your Whole Heart”

Dying to Self

Some people may not like the title of this post. But it’s an important topic in our Christian journey. In Luke 9:23, Jesus says, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross… Continue Reading “Dying to Self”

The Wrath of Saul

When Israel was still a young country, they didn’t have a king. Ideally God should have been their King. But unfortunately the Israelites didn’t always follow God with all their heart. It says in Judges 17:6 that “everyone did as they saw fit.” This… Continue Reading “The Wrath of Saul”

The Road to a Positive Life

If you know me personally, then perhaps you think I am naturally a positive person. Well, the truth is that I am not. It takes a lot of work to stay positive. And I often fail. (If you don’t believe me, then ask those… Continue Reading “The Road to a Positive Life”

Trusting God With Your Heart

When my husband and I went blueberry picking a couple of weeks ago, it made me think of a particular scene in The Sound of Music. The children snuck out of the house in an attempt to visit Fräulein Maria. When they got back… Continue Reading “Trusting God With Your Heart”

Do You Follow Jesus This Close?

On the interstate the other day, I saw a big rig with mud flaps that said, “Do you follow Jesus this close?” While I got a chuckle out of it, I also thought it was a good question. Do I follow Jesus as closely… Continue Reading “Do You Follow Jesus This Close?”